San Francisco Science Fiction Conventions Incorporated
- Assets
- $180.8k
- Revenue
- $124.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Sunnyvale, CA
- Founding
- 03/1996
- Data as of
- 03/2023
- EIN
- 68-0247935
Organization Overview
San Francisco Science Fiction Conventions Incorporated is located in Sunnyvale, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (O40) the organization is classified as: Scouting, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Francisco Science Fiction Conventions Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2023, San Francisco Science Fiction Conventions Incorporated generated $124.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (37.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $190.6k during the year ending 03/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (36.5%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PROMOTION AND DEVELOPEMENT OF SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY IN ALL ITS FORMS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LITERATURE, FILM, DRAMA, AND ART.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WORLDCON 76 IN SAN JOSE, CA - THE WORLD SCIENCE FICTION CONVENTION WITH LOTS OF TRACKS OF PROGRAMMING ABOUT SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY. THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE HUGO AWARDS. THE CONVENTION HAPPENED IN 2018. WE ARE STILL PAYING EXPENSES OF THE CONVENTION AND DISBURSING THE REMIANING FUNDS BY PAYING FORWARD TO FUTURE WORLDCONS. ALL WORLDCONS ARE NON-PROFITS AS SET UP BY THE LOCAL LAWS.
COSTUMECON 39 - IS A CONVENTION ABOUT THE CREATING, DISPLAYING, AND SHOWING SCIENCEFICTION, FANTASY, AND HISTORICAL COSTUMES. IT TRAVELS FROM CITY TO CITY AND WE WILL BE HOSTING IT IN APRIL 2023. NOTE UNTIL WE ACTUALLY HOLD THE CONFERENCE,THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT MEMBERSHIPS MAY BE REFUNDED, THUS A LIABIILITY FOR THE UNUSED FUNDS IS CREATED UNTIL THE CONFERENCE IS HELD.
NEW ZEALAND IN 2020 IS AN ASSISTANCE WE ARE GIVING TO OUR FRIENDS RUNNING CONZEALND THE WORLDCON HAPPENING IN NEW ZEALAND IN 2020. THEY ARE A REGISTERED NOT FOR PROFIT IN NEW ZEALAND.WE RECEIVE US FUNDS IN CASH AND CHECKS AND PAY FOR US EXPENSES. THE CONVENTION HAPPENED IN 2020 WE ARE NOW DISBURSING OUR EXCESS FUNDS TO OTHER 501C3 WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS MOSTLY THE NEXT WORLDCONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Standlee Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Deutsch Harrigan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sandra Childress Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce Farr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cheryl Morgan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Wylie Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $94,942 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $94,942 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $25,980 |
| Investment income | $63 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $124,930 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $136,300 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $12,500 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,940 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $924 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $288 |
| Information technology | $475 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,262 |
| Travel | $2,414 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,407 |
| All other expenses | $750 |
| Total functional expenses | $190,616 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $87,499 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $65,735 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $256 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,971 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,335 |
| Total assets | $180,796 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,693 |
| Grants payable | $5,763 |
| Deferred revenue | $92,920 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $105,376 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $75,420 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $180,796 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, San Francisco Science Fiction Conventions Incorporated has awarded $105,330 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHICAGO WORLDCON PURPOSE: Passalong funds to future worldcon | $30,330 |
BALTIMORE WASHINGTON AREA WORLDCON PURPOSE: Passalong funds to future worldcon | $60,000 |
PHANDEMONIUM PURPOSE: Passalong funds to a SF Con | $15,000 |